Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

Assuming you're talking about a suit filed in Common Pleas Court you'll need a lawyer. You could do it yourself that said you have to comply with the PA Rules of Civil Procedure which are not an easy thing to understand, Besides if the other side has an attorney you need one,

{John}

I agree with John and would like to add that there are specific filing deadlines and if you miss one, a default judgment could be entered against you. It is important to retain a lawyer as early as possible. If this law suit involved a motor vehicle accident, you should contact your auto insurance carrier, as they will provide representation.

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